VocabJLPT N5
to be troubled
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be troubled
  2. 2. to have difficulty
  3. 3. to be bothered
  4. 4. to be badly off
This verb expresses that someone is troubled, in a difficult situation, or at a loss about what to do. It is used when a person faces a problem or inconvenience that they do not know how to handle easily.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My friend said, "This problem is so hard, I don't know what to do."

Sentence 2

I said "it's fine," but honestly, I was struggling.

Sentence 3

If we don't hear from you, it causes problems on our end, you know.

Sentence 4

If your contact information is outdated, it creates problems for us.

Sentence 5

I was really struggling because I couldn't figure out my own feelings.